The promise echoed in diplomatic halls and joint venture signings embedded in a partnership forged in “mutual respect” (互相尊重) and “win-win cooperation” (共同利益) seems to have lost its true definition. For Chinese-to-English translators, particularly those in Ghana, these are not mere slogans but the very foundation upon which ourContinue Reading
Across Ghana’s growing digital economy, more businesses and government institutions are embracing cloud technology as a foundation for modern operations. From Accra to Kumasi, organisations are turning to the cloud for everything from data storage and application hosting to remote collaboration and security. But while the promise of cloud computingContinue Reading
The energy and excitement generated by the unorthodox pro-people policies of Burkinabe revolutionary leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, invoke parallels with Ghana’s June 4 ‘revolution’, which will be marked in Accra this week. The National Democratic Congress (NDC), which won the December 2024 elections, will celebrate its first June 4 anniversaryContinue Reading
My arrival at Ashesi last Thursday couldn’t have been better timed. I parked close to a group of visitors just arrived on a formal visit. Americans, I guessed; you could tell from their biceps, wide-eyeballs, accent and all. A motor dispatch rider had escorted them from Accra partly for safety,Continue Reading
Today, as the world marks World Hunger Day 2025, we are reminded that food is not just a basic need – it is a fundamental right. And yet, nearly 830 million people globally still go to bed hungry. This is a global tragedy. But nowhere is this crisis more deeplyContinue Reading
Since gaining independence in 1957, Ghana has navigated a turbulent path to its current democratic era. The nation endured a series of military coups until 1992, when Jerry John Rawlings ushered in a democratic system that has positioned Ghana as a beacon of political stability in West Africa. However, persistent economicContinue Reading
The meeting at the White House between Donald Trump and the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, was, at its heart, about the preservation of essential historical truths. The US president’s claims of white genocide conflict with the actual racial persecution and massacres that took place during the two centuries ofContinue Reading
There is a grounded convention in this country that I find both strange and rather ironical, which says that judges are not supposed to respond publicly to attacks or criticisms directed at them, whether of their work or against their person. At best, they are supposed to grit their teethContinue Reading
The global order is undergoing a seismic shift, propelled by the ascent of emerging powers such as China, India, and Brazil. These nations, once relegated to the margins of a Western-dominated international system, are now reshaping the contours of global governance, economic frameworks, and geopolitical dynamics. Among them, China ’s influence standsContinue Reading
In an era marked by rapid urbanisation, climate change and increasing demand for sustainable green spaces, Ghana’s cities and communities are at a critical crossroads. One institution uniquely positioned to influence urban resilience, environmental health and public well-being is the Department of Parks and Gardens. However, to unleash its fullContinue Reading
